Lisa Cline
Boaz,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, United States
11.2019 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Riverview Regional Hospital
Gadsden, Alabama
07.2001 - 08.2019
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Marshall Medical Center North
Arab, Alabama
03.1996 - 07.2001
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Al05.1991
Skills
- Medical Charting
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Detail-Oriented
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- CPR Certified
- Treatment Preparation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Riverview Regional Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Marshall Medical Center North
03.1996 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama
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